Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil for mature skin
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Amino Acids
Omega 3
Micellar Technology
High
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for mature skin; a few pre-cleansers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Highly suitable for your normal skin, this product effectively removes makeup with ethylhexyl palmitate and brassica campestris seed oil, while tocopherol and Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil offer antioxidant support for your wrinkles and fine lines.
- Laminaria ochroleuca extract provides additional soothing benefits, complementing the emollient and antioxidant actions for your skin.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover as part of your PM routine every evening. Start 3x/week and move to daily use as your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. It acts as the very first step to melt away makeup.
- Gently massage a small amount of the makeup remover over dry skin to dissolve makeup, then rinse with warm water. Avoid any harsh rubbing around your eyes.
- Apply this makeup remover directly onto dry skin to effectively break down stubborn makeup and impurities. There is no need to dampen your face beforehand.
- Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid direct contact with your eyes while cleansing.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 800+ reviewsThis cleansing oil is highly effective at gently dissolving waterproof makeup and SPF, leaving sensitive skin feeling soft and nourished. While most users find it suitable for reactive skin, a notable number of those with oily or combination skin report a lingering residue that requires a second cleanse, and some experience temporary blurry vision after use.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “melts every bit of make up and SPF off”
- “waterproof mascara disappeared easily”
- “removes persistent makeup especially waterproof”
Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't cause any irritation”
- “soothing and nourishing the skin”
- “respects my skin's natural pH”
Hydrating feel Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin feeling hydrated”
- “skin is left clean, soothed, and nourished”
- “never dries out my skin”
Oily residue Often Mentioned
- “requires a thorough follow-up”
- “feels slippery and that greasy feeling won't go away”
- “left a film on my skin”
Good emulsification Sometimes Noted
- “emulsifies well and washes off”
- “oil to milk texture”
- “rinses clean away”
Blurry vision Sometimes Noted
- “coat the eyes with a milky film”
- “made my vision a bit blurry”
- “cloudy effect in eyes”
Thick texture Rarely Noted
- “a little on the thick side”
- “dragged on my skin”
- “heavier texture”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “scent a little off putting”
- “smells like cooking oil”
- “natural oil scent”
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Questions and answers
What makes Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil a great fit for mature skin?
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil is a great fit because it effectively removes makeup using nourishing oils, while tocopherol and sunflower seed oil help smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. Laminaria ochroleuca extract provides extra soothing care, and the formula has an excellent safety profile with no risk of irritation.
Nanoscale Research Letters, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
Ethylhexyl palmitate and brassica campestris seed oil effectively remove makeup while tocopherol and sunflower seed oil offer antioxidant support for wrinkles and fine lines. Laminaria ochroleuca extract provides additional soothing benefits to complete the formula for your skin.
What does Ethylhexyl Palmitate do for mature skin?
Ethylhexyl Palmitate helps keep dry and mature skin feeling soft and smooth by boosting hydration in the outer skin layer. It is unlikely to clog pores, but mature skin of this type needs rich ingredients and antioxidants to truly stay firm and plump.
What does Canola Oil do for mature skin?
Canola oil helps calm irritation and protects dry, mature skin by reducing moisture loss and soothing the outer layers. A product of this type for mature skin needs nourishing plant oils and barrier-supporting lipids to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1996Skin Research and Technology, 2012
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also as a weekly starting step before your cleanser. It is very safe and unlikely to cause irritation.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser when using retinol. Its gentle formula and soothing ingredients are unlikely to cause irritation, making it a safe choice to pair with active treatments.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your routine to gently wash away makeup. It has an excellent safety profile and is unlikely to cause irritation on mature skin.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleansing oil is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on mature skin, as it has a very safe formula without harsh ingredients. However, it may leave an oily residue that requires thorough rinsing.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Polymeric micelles of oleanolic acid applied around the eyes of 23 female subjects for 8 weeks significantly improved all five optical profilometry skin parameters and visual evaluation scores without causing skin irritation.
Nanoscale Research Letters, 2020Cationic Glab-containing polymeric micelles derived from PMCP increased skin absorption by approximately fourfold and significantly increased the inhibition of melanogenesis compared with conventional oil-in-water micelles using a human skin model, without releasing IL-1alpha.
PloS One, 2016A single application of a sterol-enriched fraction from canola oil significantly reduced visible signs of irritation and transepidermal water loss compared to water in SLS-irritated skin of 21 healthy subjects.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1996Canola oil and its sterol-enriched fraction significantly reduced skin irritation compared to water, and moisturizers increased skin hydration and altered frictional response.
Acta Dermato-venereologica. Supplementum, 1995The overall unpleasant sensations score improved by 47.7%, 57.9%, and 62.7% at D2, D14, and D28 respectively compared to baseline in 400 individuals using a micellar solution.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021Optimized vinpocetine-loaded TPGS-ALA micelles enhanced transdermal skin penetration compared with raw vinpocetine transdermal film formulation.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2019Glycyrrhizic acid-encapsulated cryptotanshinone micelles (GA-CTS) improved water solubility and skin permeability, inhibited Cutibacterium acnes, reduced inflammation, and improved skin histology in a mouse acne model compared to CTS or GA alone.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2025
Ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Water, Sodium Pca, Propanediol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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